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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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